Government scraps hydrogen levy saving households £120 per year August 30, 2023 The government has ditched the controversial 'hydrogen levy' following pushback from the energy sector and backbench MPs.
Mortgage approvals sink in July as market continues to cool on rising rates August 30, 2023 The number of mortgage approvals fell sharply in July as the housing market continues to cool off the back of rising interest rates.
New borrowing slows as Bank of England’s rate hikes take effect August 30, 2023 Consumer borrowing increased at a slower rate than expected last month as the Bank of England’s interest rate hikes hit demand for new loans. Bank of England figures out this morning showed that the monthly increase in consumer credit was £1.2bn, £400m less than the £1.6bn increase seen in June. Although borrowing on credit cards [...]
MPs slam China’s role in new offshore wind farm that could power over one million homes August 30, 2023 Conservative MPs have criticised the role of a Chinese investment group in a new offshore wind farm that could power over a million homes.
Government bill for Sizewell C nuclear power plant passes £1bn mark August 29, 2023 Government spending on the proposed nuclear power plant Sizewell C crossed the billion pound threshold today after the government committed more funds to the project.
Ryanair boss slams ‘unacceptable’ air traffic control chaos August 29, 2023 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has slammed air traffic control (ATC) provider Nats for the “unacceptable” disruption caused over the past two days.
Brexit border checks on food delayed for fifth time August 29, 2023 The implementation of post-Brexit border checks on food products coming from the EU has been delayed for a fifth time.
Cycling New York’s wild, intriguing Hudson River cycling routes August 29, 2023 The curls of smoke drifting from barbecues in New York’s Dominican district of Inwood, the pumping bars of Harlem and the chaos of Midtown, right down to the quieter serenity of Downtown. Cycling through New York has never been easier, or more natural-feeling. The Hudson River Park that skirts along the west coast of Manhattan [...]
Net zero may be expensive but the UK cannot afford to sit out green energy subsidy race August 29, 2023 The UK's net zero goals and energy security ambitions depend on renewables, and with rivals offering vast subsidies, government must act.
5 street food dishes to try in Colombia that are so tasty London should adopt them August 28, 2023 It’s not just Pablo Escobar, Comuna 13 and pretty beaches. Colombia has amazing local street food that is well worth making the trip for. There are hearty stews, interesting meats and lavish desserts. Here are some of the best street food we tried when we visited the South American country for you to try when [...]